2019 Idaho Minimum Wage
The 2019 Idaho Minimum Wage is $7.25.
Effective 2019-01-01Source: Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)Verified 2026-09-01
Compared with 2018
Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2018.
| Item | 2018 | 2019 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | $7.25 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
Who it applies to
Employees working in the state of Idaho who are covered by federal and state minimum wage laws
What changed this year, and why
The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour applies in Idaho. Idaho's state minimum wage matches the federal rate.
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Idaho?
- The minimum wage in Idaho is $7.25 per hour.
- Does Idaho have its own state minimum wage law?
- Yes. Idaho law sets the state minimum wage at $7.25 per hour, which matches the federal minimum wage.
Overtime is paid at one and one-half times the regular rate
In Idaho, employers must follow the federal Fair Labor Standards Act when it comes to overtime. Overtime must be paid at a rate of time and one half for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, unless the employer or the individual employee is considered exempt. Exemptions can only be given and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. Each workweek stands alone when calculating overtime, so employers cannot average hours across multiple weeks. Information about federal overtime provisions is available from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division offices serving Idaho. The regular minimum wage in the state is $7.25 per hour, which means the overtime rate for a minimum-wage worker is one and one-half times that regular rate for each hour worked beyond 40 in a single workweek.
In accordance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, overtime must be paid at a rate of time and one half for all hours “worked” over 40 in a workweek, unless the employer or the individual employee is considered exempt.
Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
Workers and employers in Idaho with questions about the state's $7.25 per hour minimum wage should contact the Idaho Department of Labor. For questions about federal wage and hour laws, including overtime and tipped-employee rules, Idaho residents should contact the nearest U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. The division maintains offices serving different parts of the state: Northern Idaho is served by an office in Seattle, Washington, and Southwestern and Eastern Idaho are served by an office in Portland, Oregon. Wage complaints can also be filed with the Idaho Department of Labor by speaking with a labor compliance officer about the status of claims or general questions.
Contact the nearest U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division listed below or visit the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division website.
Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)
When tips, meals or lodging count toward the minimum wage
Idaho sets a lower minimum wage for tipped employees at $3.35 per hour, compared to the regular state minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. This lower rate reflects the fact that tips count toward meeting the minimum wage obligation. Under federal law, which Idaho follows for tipped workers, an employee is considered tipped if they regularly receive more than a certain amount in tips each month, and the employer must ensure that the employee's tips combined with the $3.35 base wage equal at least $7.25 per hour for each workweek. If the combined amount falls short in any workweek, the employer must make up the difference. The document does not provide details about when meals or lodging count toward the minimum wage, but federal rules allow employers to count the reasonable value of meals and lodging furnished to employees under certain conditions. Workers and employers in Idaho with questions about tipped wages or credits for meals and lodging should contact the Idaho Department of Labor or the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
The minimum wage for a tipped employee is $3.35 per hour.
Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)
What an employer may deduct from your pay
Idaho employers may not withhold any portion of an employee's wages unless required by state or federal law or if the employer has written authorization to make deductions from the paycheck. Even with written authorization, the deduction cannot reduce wages below the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour in most cases. However, if an employer provides proof of an advance or draw against an employee's future wages, the employer can withhold the entire amount of that advance or draw from any future paycheck, even if it brings the employee below the minimum wage for that pay period. Questions about what can be deducted from paychecks in Idaho should be directed to the Idaho Department of Labor or the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
In most cases, even with written authorization, the deduction cannot reduce wages below the minimum wage.
Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)
How each figure was verified
Each number below was read from a stored copy of the document named beside it, and checked to occur word for word in the quoted sentence. The digest is of that stored text.
Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)
- Hourly
The current Idaho state minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
Other years
Every Idaho Minimum Wage year · Minimum Wage in every state